{"id":30366,"date":"2024-08-16T05:47:39","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T05:47:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=30366"},"modified":"2024-08-16T05:47:39","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T05:47:39","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-friday-16-august-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=30366","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 16 August 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mpox: Contagious New Variant Found Outside Africa As Sweden Records First Case<\/p>\n

Chidimma Adetshina To Compete For Miss Universe Nigeria After Miss South Africa Controversy<\/p>\n

NLC Alleges Plot To Weaken Labour Unions<\/p>\n

Court Orders Forfeiture Of $2.04m, Lands, Shares Linked To Emefiele<\/p>\n

176 Deaths Recorded As Cholera Cases Hit 5,951<\/p>\n

Ganduje Accuses Gov Yusuf Of Sponsoring Violent Protest In Kano To Undermine Tinubu Gov’t<\/p>\n

Akeni Speaks On Framework For ‘Upstream Excellence’ In Oil, Gas Industry<\/p>\n

Nigeria Seeks To Enlist New Yam Festival In UNESCO Cultural Heritage<\/p>\n

Resign If You Can’t Perform, Wike Tells New FCTA Perm Secs<\/p>\n

Delta Hands Over 215 Hectares Of Land For New Varsity To Federal Gov’t<\/p>\n

Edo Gov’t Declares War On Cultism As Task Force Arrests 11 Suspects<\/p>\n

Aviation Workers To Stage Protest Against 50% Deduction From Regulatory Agencies’ Revenues<\/p>\n

PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>CJN: NJC sends Kekere-Ekun\u2019s name to President today<\/p>\n

Mpox: FG tightens border surveillance as cases hit 39<\/p>\n

Educationist files N11bn suit against Sanwo-Olu over school demolition<\/p>\n

Secretariat raid: NLC demands detained members release, documents<\/p>\n

Court orders forfeiture of $2.04m, seven property linked to Emefiele<\/p>\n

Senate counters Kawu\u2019s N21m salary, allowances claim<\/p>\n

Herdsman granted N800,000 bail for destroying Ekiti farm<\/p>\n

Etsu Nupe leads prayer for rainfall in Niger<\/p>\n

Sanwo-Olu vows to end building collapses<\/p>\n

NNPP candidate mocks Mimiko\u2019s allies over APC defection<\/p>\n

Africa must invest in research, halt talent exodus \u2013 Tinubu<\/p>\n

ECOWAS, Finland, Sweden, others strengthen diplomatic ties<\/p>\n

Traditional family planning method unreliable \u2013 Expert<\/p>\n

FG unveils joint committee on food security<\/p>\n

Floods destroy 32,837 houses, displace 227,494 persons \u2013 NEMA<\/p>\n

Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea sign gas pipeline agreement<\/p>\n

Stakeholders advocate policy overhaul for cotton industry<\/p>\n

GTB confirms hackers attempt to compromise website<\/p>\n

Equity market extends loss to fourth consecutive day<\/p>\n

SEC vows to address N215bn unclaimed dividends<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Oyo approves N500m for youth agribusiness initiative<\/p>\n

Police warn public of ‘one-chance’ robbers on Ogun road<\/p>\n

I never collected bribes or touched LG funds Ex-Gov Shekarau<\/p>\n

UK’s economy declined slightly in Q2 -Report<\/p>\n

Bayelsa faces prolonged blackout as vandals destroy 13 transmission towers<\/p>\n

Finland assures Nigeria of collaboration on Simon Ekpa<\/p>\n

Kano CoS denies FG rice diversion<\/p>\n

THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hospitality: FG Woos Investors, Streamlines Visa Process<\/p>\n

FAAN Begins Sensitisation of Workers on Management System<\/p>\n

Airline Operators Commend FAAN over Airport Infrastructure<\/p>\n

Delta Deploys Free Wi-Fi on Long Haul Flights<\/p>\n

Samson Siasias Five-year Ban Over, Free to Return to Coaching<\/p>\n

Cycling Community Seeks Establishment of Academies to Attract Young Athletes<\/p>\n

Nigeria Records 39 Cases of Mpox as NCDC Issues Health Advisory<\/p>\n

Senators Not Receiving N21m Monthly Pay, Running Costs Are Different, Senate Clears<\/p>\n

Rivers: Despite Court Judgment, APC NWC Insists Okochas Committee Still in Charge<\/p>\n

Rivers Congresses: Confusion as Three Senior Lawyers Battle to Represent PDPs Acting Chairman, Damagum, Others<\/p>\n

Nigeria Commences Legal, Diplomatic Move to Release Seized Presidential Aircraft<\/p>\n

DAPPMAN: Depot Owners Not Against Local Refineries<\/p>\n

Inflation Eases to 33.40%<\/p>\n

Tinubu: More Strategic, Definitive Efforts Needed to Halt Skill Exodus from Africa<\/p>\n

NJC Recommends Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as CJN<\/p>\n

Otu Flags Off Construction of$350m Cross River Railway Project<\/p>\n

SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Protest: APC accuses Kano govt of funding violence, rebuffs alleged looting of Gandujes trial documents<\/p>\n

What Tinubu has done to boost economy Bagudu, Minister of Budget and National Planning investors<\/p>\n

INEC should reintroduce Option A4 voting system Dania, Lawyer<\/p>\n

N21m salary: Senate counters Kano lawmaker<\/p>\n

Political parties kick as KANSIEC fixes N10m, N5m for chairmen, councillors nomination forms<\/p>\n

FG unveils $500m bond to investors to boost economy<\/p>\n

Nigeria, World Bank reaffirm commitment to advancing SURWASH and irrigation projects<\/p>\n

FG moves to end vandalism of power assets, engages military<\/p>\n

OPC declares readiness to assist government in tackling insecurity<\/p>\n

GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Miscreants, squatters, others return to Obalende underbridge<\/p>\n

FRSC confirms 11 dead in another Abia road crash<\/p>\n

Ogun community leader urges police to probe son’s death<\/p>\n

12 top finalists eye $50,000 prize in Ecobank fintech challenge<\/p>\n

Nigeria needs 15 million educators for effective teaching<\/p>\n

Nigerian Breweries donates N40m e-learning studio to UI<\/p>\n

NABTEB launches digital platform for easy access to certificate<\/p>\n

NANS knocks NUC for non-compliance with admission quotas<\/p>\n

Developing consensus framework for AIs use in Nigerian higher education<\/p>\n

NLC threatens strike over invasion of premises<\/p>\n

Tinubu urges African leaders to address exodus of skills, talents<\/p>\n

Negative sentiments persist in stock market as index dips further by 0.1%<\/p>\n

Bandits demand N224m as farm levies in three years report<\/p>\n

Military foil N943m oil theft in the South-South, arrest 23<\/p>\n

States to provide 35% funding for Basic Healthcare Fund – SWAP<\/p>\n

Tinubu applauded on sale of crude oil to Dangote Refinery in Naira<\/p>\n

VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Seizure of Presidential jets: Presidency, Ogun govt move to vacate Paris court order<\/p>\n

My life, family under threat for supporting APC \u2014Video blogger, Obanla<\/p>\n

8 killed, others injured in Adamawa farmers, herders clash<\/p>\n

Mpox: Bayelsa leads as NCDC confirms 39 cases in 33 states, FCT<\/p>\n

FG has turned Nigerians into beggars through palliatives \u2014Afe Babalola<\/p>\n

Ajax win Europa League tie after 34 shootout penalties<\/p>\n

WHO calls for cholera vaccine production boost<\/p>\n

Aircraft seizure an int\u2019l embarrassment \u2013 Peter Obi<\/p>\n

Protests: Ganduje demands probe of Kano Gov<\/p>\n

‘You can’t do it without me,’ Gov Alia stops APC SEC meeting<\/p>\n

Presidency blasts, uncovers Chinese firm\u2019s attempt to seize presidential jets<\/p>\n

Tinubu, Mbasogo sign agreement on Gulf of Guinea gas pipeline<\/p>\n

Hurdles ahead of CNG vehicles\u2019 roll-out \u2014 Investigation<\/p>\n

Why JAMB should clampdown on institutions over illegal admissions<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s economic activities contract 13 consecutive months to 49.7 index points<\/p>\n

We can bail telcos out of network crisis \u2013 NIGCOMSAT boasts<\/p>\n

Why there is high level of corruption in Nigeria, Omobitan, LASU DVC<\/p>\n

School administrator wants government\u2019s policy on bullying<\/p>\n

EFCC seeks specialised court to try cases of oil theft, vandalism<\/p>\n

Police alert public on one-chance robbery as victim loses N700,000 in Ogun<\/p>\n

Timber dealers urge Sanwo-Olu to involve all stakeholders<\/p>\n

Protests: Arewa Concerned Citizens back Tinubu, Service Chiefs, Ribadu<\/p>\n

We can bail telcos out of network crisis NIGCOMSAT boasts<\/p>\n

Police tracking hackers of Gov Enos phone line -AKSG<\/p>\n

TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Climate change: Jigawa govt, UNICEF launch tree-planting campaign<\/p>\n

Court orders forfeiture of $2.04m, properties linked to Emefiele<\/p>\n

Sweden records first case of mpox strain outside Africa<\/p>\n

USAID, Sokoto govt partner to develop codes for revenue generation<\/p>\n

NDPHC harps on constant gas supply as panacea for power generation<\/p>\n

FG should protect travel agencies from airlines’ extortions ‘ Ex-NANTA boss<\/p>\n

Northern Govs pledge to tackle out-of-school children, Almajiri issues<\/p>\n

LG autonomy will boost universal education system ‘ Shettima<\/p>\n

Nigeria’s mpox cases rise to 39<\/p>\n

Edo guber: Minister accuses Obaseki of hoarding FG rice palliatives, others<\/p>\n

Resist political interference, Senator Buba advises Bauchi Emirate Council<\/p>\n

Nigeria escalates border surveillance to detect mpox strain<\/p>\n

NAF pilots log 10,000 flight hours on A-29 Super Tucano fleet<\/p>\n

Court order ignored: MRA condemns continued attacks on journalists<\/p>\n

Sanwo-Olu laments disregard for building code in Nigeria<\/p>\n

NATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lagos, stakeholders commit to fight food insecurity<\/p>\n

Ogun releases first batch of non-statutory board appointments<\/p>\n

Tinubu committed to creating reforms in FCTA, says Wike<\/p>\n

NNPCL uncovers 63 illegal refineries<\/p>\n

Senate denies alleged N21m monthly salary, allowances for lawmakers<\/p>\n

Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea to tackle oil theft with joint patrols<\/p>\n

Police arrest two for burying 20-year-old man alive in Zaria<\/p>\n

Two year tenure debate: NLC warns Fed Govt not to interfere in unions activities<\/p>\n

Okocha remain Rivers chairman, says APC NWC<\/p>\n

NSCDC arrest nine for robbery, attempted murder in Abuja<\/p>\n

HERALD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jaden Smith Accused of Cheating on Girlfriend Sab Zada After Intimate Photos Surface<\/p>\n

Gospel Singer Kirk Franklin Reveals Why He Stopped Speaking to His Mother<\/p>\n

Actor Yomi Fabiyi Calls for Protest on Mohbad’s Death Anniversary, Demanding Justice for Late Singer<\/p>\n

Phyna Criticizes Inclusion of Chidinma Adetshina in Miss Universe Nigeria Pageant<\/p>\n

Cyber Attack Hits GTBank: Hackers Hijack Website in Massive Phishing Scam<\/p>\n

Media Personality Calls for Prophet Jeremiah’s Arrest Over ‘Miracle Soap<\/p>\n

DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Edo, Ondo Guber Polls: NSA, IGP warn against election disruption as INEC calls for vigilance<\/p>\n

Bashir Hadeja confesses to plots to destabilise Nigeria<\/p>\n

Jonathan calls for church-led health revolution in Nigeria<\/p>\n

FG assures content creators of adequate compensation<\/p>\n

Salary fixing allegation: Akpabios NASS undermines RMFAC- Atiku<\/p>\n

National security a top priority of my administration, says Tinubu<\/p>\n

Stakeholders warn of rising costs, disruptions at Nigerian ports amid FX volatility<\/p>\n

DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bauchi Emirate strips Senator Buba of traditional title for criticising Gov Bala<\/p>\n

FG: Well support lactating mothers to practice exclusive breastfeeding<\/p>\n

Gov. Yusuf Seeks Partnership with Qatar Charity to Tackle Social Challenges in Kano<\/p>\n

Tinubus govt spent $100m on jet amid nationwide hardship Obi<\/p>\n

Northern govs move to tackle out-of-school children challenge<\/p>\n

Nigerian broadcasters elect Prof Pate as president<\/p>\n

NSITF compensates 103,000 workers in 13 years<\/p>\n

Petrol pump price nears N1,000\/litre in FCT, states<\/p>\n

Presidential jets: FG, Ogun rebuff Chinese firms claims<\/p>\n

Flood: 3.7m Kano residents, 362 communities at risk NEMA<\/p>\n

LG polls: Kano fixes N10m for chairmanship form, N5m for councillorship<\/p>\n

Edo guber: Obaseki seeking third-term through Ighodalo APC candidate<\/p>\n

Gov Yusufs aide resigns, defects to APC<\/p>\n

APC dismisses claims of Gandujes replacement, sets Sept 12 for NEC meeting<\/p>\n

Edo flags off 500,000 prepaid meters to residents<\/p>\n

Bandits sack Kaduna village, kill 1<\/p>\n

Fear in Abuja community as bandits drop letter of planned attack<\/p>\n

FG to audit mining sector<\/p>\n

Over 30m Nigerians financially excluded NESG<\/p>\n

Revenue summit to drive Lagos N5tr IGR target<\/p>\n

FG targets $500m in first domestic dollar bond<\/p>\n

Court orders Forfeiture of over $2m, 7 Landed Properties Linked To Emefiele<\/p>\n

Move to seize Presidential jets signals failed leadership Obi<\/p>\n

Kaduna: Abducted female doctor still in captivity after 7 months<\/p>\n

CAC seeks Attorney Generals Nod to Prosecute Nigerian Law Society<\/p>\n

Mpox: NCDC places Lagos, Abuja, other states on high alert<\/p>\n

AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nigeria military kills 147 terrorists, 381 arrested, recover stolen oil worth N943m<\/p>\n

Oguta LGA Chairmanship: Obodo aspiration receives boost<\/p>\n

Illegal admissions: Students rush to JAMB offices ahead of Aug. 31 deadline<\/p>\n

I want performance not excuses, Wike tells new perm secs, mandate secretary<\/p>\n

Kyari urges military to sustain onslaught against crude oil theft<\/p>\n

Jack-Rich: The Missing Piece in President Tinubus Cabinet A Call for Inclusive Leadership<\/p>\n

BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Retirees die of hunger three decades after serving Nigeria<\/p>\n

Inside deal that led to $100m presidential jet seizure<\/p>\n

My house in Maiduguri better than Tinubu’s Bourdillon house ‘ Shettima<\/p>\n

Nigeria eyes domestic, foreign capital with $500m tax-exempt bond<\/p>\n

Relief underway for Nigerians as stubborn inflation growth seen slowing for first time in 19 months<\/p>\n

Stock market records fourth consecutive day of decline<\/p>\n

NNPC seizes 63 illegal refineries in one-week crackdown<\/p>\n

Harnessing big data and AI for a sustainable energy future<\/p>\n

AFNIS heralds new vista for development of Africa’s natural resources<\/p>\n

Lifeline for NAF as minister pledges subsidised affordable housing units<\/p>\n

UK universities lose 1.2bn to dip in applications from Nigerians, other int’l students<\/p>\n

DAILY INDEPENDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kogi Gov Appointed 717 Ward Special Assistants To Deepen Democracy ‘ Information Commissioner<\/p>\n

Termination Of G-Money Contract Confirms Ododo’s Commitment To Workers’ Welfare ‘ APC Chieftain<\/p>\n

Health Information Platform: Lagos Partners Interswitch, Sensitises Stakeholders To Improve Patients Care<\/p>\n

No Going Back On September 28 LG Poll, Says Anambra Electoral Commission Boss<\/p>\n

AGF Clarifies Seizure Of Three Nigerian Presidential Aircraft In France<\/p>\n

Plateau: Mutfwang Seeks FG’s Intervention In Reclaiming Several Mining Ponds<\/p>\n

Wike To Newly Sworn In Mandate, Permanent Secretaries: No Excuses, Only Results<\/p>\n

Rivers: Setback For Ameachi Loyalist, As APC NWC Recognizes Okocha-led Caretaker Committee<\/p>\n

Edo Market Women Vow To Resist Imposition Of Leader<\/p>\n

Rivers Educational Institutions Top Notch, Competitive, Asserts ‘ Fubara<\/p>\n

NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ending Child Marriage In Nigeria By 2030 Top Priority Experts<\/p>\n

Firm Launches Noiler City To Combat Rising Food Costs<\/p>\n

ASCSN Consolidates Leadership With New Executive Members<\/p>\n

Over 1,000 Osun Residents Benefit From Free Medical Outreach<\/p>\n

Edo Taskforce On Cultism Arrest 11 Suspects<\/p>\n

How Hoodlums Vandalised BRT Bus, Rob Passengers<\/p>\n

NCDC Places Lagos, Abuja Others On Red Alert As Nigeria Records 39 Confirmed MPox Cases<\/p>\n

Osun Monarch Advocates Traditional Oath-Taking For Effective Leadership, Good Governance<\/p>\n

FCTA: Wike Inaugurates Newly Appointed Mandate, Perm Secs<\/p>\n

Edo Market Women Reject Alleged Planned Imposition Of New Leader By Tinubu<\/p>\n

Lagos SHIP Sets Sail, Promises Enhanced Patient Care, Efficiency<\/p>\n

Osun Monarch Advocates Traditional Oath-Taking For Effective Leadership, Good Governance<\/p>\n

Funding No Longer Enough To Improve Health outcomes -NPHCDA<\/p>\n

BLUEPRINT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fight against fake drugs: Customs seize N1.8bn worth of expired, unregistered pharmaceutical products<\/p>\n

Ogun launches health insurance scheme, offers 50% subsidy<\/p>\n

Delta set to implement new minimum wage \u2013 Commissioner<\/p>\n

NAPS condemns legal challenge to HND pharmaceutical tech phase-out<\/p>\n

Taskforce arrests notorious cultists in Edo pre-dawn raid<\/p>\n

KEDCO records improvement in losses after acquisition of FEA \u2013 Official<\/p>\n

Yenagoa: Vandals destroy 13 towers on 132KV electricity transmission line<\/p>\n

Inflation recedes first time in 2 years as cost of food drops<\/p>\n

Indigenous manufacturer produces spare parts for Train 7 NLNG in PortHarcourt<\/p>\n

2024: Manufacturer\u2019s CEO economic confidence index drops in second quarter<\/p>\n

Manufacturers decry 35% interest rate hike<\/p>\n

Customs seizes N1.8bn worth of expired, unregistered\u00a0 pharmaceutical products<\/p>\n

Equity market sustains bearish run, sheds N56bn<\/p>\n

FG set to issue first ever $500m domestic dollar bond<\/p>\n

Presidency, OGSG: Chinese company misled French court on seized presidential jets<\/p>\n

Tinubu profers solution to skill exodus in Africa<\/p>\n

Spending N1trn on insecurity in six months<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n